Salmon in Lemon Brodo w/ Mint Pea Puree

This is a Giada De Laurentis recipe, tweaked a little.

INGREDIENTS :

Lemon Brodetto:

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot, diced
2 lemons, juiced
1 lemon, zested
1 1/2 cups chicken broth

Pea Puree:
2 cups frozen peas, thawed
1/4 cup fresh mint leaves
1 clove garlic, mince
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan

Salmon:

1/4 cup olive oil
4 (4 to 6-ounce) pieces salmon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper

HOW TO :

Prepare and cook salmon first.

To make the Lemon Brodetto, warm the olive oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the shallots and saute until tender, about 2 minutes.

Add the lemon juice, zest, and broth.

Bring to a simmer, and keep warm, covered, over low heat.

Pea Puree : Place all the ingredients in a food processor ( I used my Bullet) and process untl smooth. ** I added a little more parmesan cheese after without processing to make it a little thicker.

Salmon : drizzle the salmon fillets with olive oil and season with kosher salt and cracked black pepper. bake about 7-10 minutes in a 375 degree oven, oven varies , so cook until done.

To assemble the dish :

Spoon some of the Lemon Brodetto into two deep plate, (there will be extra broth and pea puree)

Place a large spoonful of Pea Puree into the center of each bowl.

Place a salmon piece on top of each mound of Pea Puree.

*** I put too much broth on the plates.. I would use less next time.

Serve and enjoy every bite !